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(A) Potential Difference
Let q0 be the charge on capacitor C1 initially ,
Charge stored , q0 = C1V0
Now , C1 and C2 are connected in parallel , Let q1 and q2 be th charge stored on capacitor C1 and C2 respectivly.
Let V be the potential difference across each capacitor ,
q0 = q1 + q2
=> C1V0 = C1V + C2V
=> V = (C1V0) / (C1+C2) (Answer)
(B) Total energy stored ,
Initial energy stored is given by ,
U0 = (1/2)* C1* V0^2
Final energy stored is given by ,
U = (1/2)*C1*V^2 + (1/2)*C2*V^2
=> U = (1/2)*(C1+C2)*V^2 (Answer)
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